CHEF, SOUS - Conde Nast - 1WTC Cafe - NYC

Flik Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in NYC is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to oversee daily culinary operations at a premier corporate dining account. You will lead the kitchen, create and execute curated menus, and ensure top food quality and Health Department standards.

This Monday–Friday role offers work-life balance in a high-end setting, with opportunities to train the back-of-house team and drive operational excellence while delivering exceptional dining experiences for clients and guests.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level
• Experience in corporate dining, hotels, fine dining restaurants, and/or related food service operations preferred
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills
• SERV Safe or NY Department of Health Certification is preferred
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Assists with planning and creating menus
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Menu planning

Cost controls

Sanitation standards

Training & coaching

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Position Title: CHEF, SOUS - Conde Nast - 1WTC Cafe - NYC

Salary: $67,500 to $75,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation’s most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations!

Job Summary: We are seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to oversee daily culinary operations at a premier corporate dining account in NYC. This role is responsible for creating and executing curated menus, ensuring seamless back-of-house operations, maintaining the highest food quality and Department of Health standards, meeting client expectations, and leading the culinary team to deliver consistent, efficient service. The Sous Chef also leads, trains, and develops the back-of-house team while driving operational excellence and delivering an exceptional dining experience for clients and guests.

This is a Monday through Friday position offering an excellent work-life balance in a high-end corporate dining environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Assists with planning and creating menus
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands‑on related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level
• Experience in corporate dining, hotels, fine dining restaurants, and/or related food service operations preferred
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills
• SERV Safe or NY Department of Health Certification is preferred
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Benefits

Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, see https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf